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Permanent SIBO due to removal of ileocecal valve
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I just read your second post which was quite something on the history of your situation! Much like you, Rifaximin did help temporarily twice but the third time it did nothing. The next antibiotic I took was a combo of Cipro and Flagyl (I believe). It worked for about a month. But now I’ve decided to go on natural antibiotics and Oil of Oregano does not irradicate the problem but seems to manage it somewhat. So I think I will use that off and on for now. So was thinking of combining that with the Cholestyramine after I finish the steroids. But I run everything by my GI Dr. first. Will continue to keep my posts coming on progress or failures. We truly learn from each other in this dire situation that we are in!
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Julynn- I have heard that the natural antibiotics and Oil of Oregano have worked for some people. I was never able to find the exact dosage of each or a naturopath that could oversee this for me. Please let me know what your dosages are. My new GI changed me from colestipol, which was prescribed by my internist, to colesevelam ( generic Welchol). He said they are similar " sister " drugs, but he preferred colesevelam. I would never consider the powder- I heard it was nasty and the pills are easy. the generic is not too expensive. Thank you gobi- I was not told at the onset that it needed to be taken with or after food- on an empty stomach I didn't get stomach pains, but a metallic taste in my mouth and reflux. So glad I found others with a similar issue. I know for sure I needed a bile acid sequestrant